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The Cost of Non-Compliance to Beef Market Specifications

Andrew Slack-Smith, Garry Griffith and John Thompson - Cooperative Research Centre for Beef Genetic Technologies, University of New England, Armidale. School of Environmental and Rural Science, University of New England, Armidale. School of Business, Economics and Public Policy, University of New England, Armidale. NSW Department of Primary Industries, Armidale.

Type: PDF
Knowledge level: Intermediate

Farm Table says:

In-depth research article on selling beef cattle to feedlots that don't meet their specification and how producers are losing out.

This research article focuses specifically on how beef cattle producers can target feedlot specifications by breeding and feeding their cattle to meet those specifications without adding unnecessary inputs. Higher returns can be obtained by simply creating more focused management practices around grazing, feeding and herd management. Far too many producers are losing money by sending in over weight cattle and receiving a lower return.

2009 - Australia - Andrew Slack-Smith, Garry Griffith and John Thompson - Cooperative Research Centre for Beef Genetic Technologies, University of New England, Armidale. School of Environmental and Rural Science, University of New England, Armidale. School of Business, Economics and Public Policy, University of New England, Armidale. NSW Department of Primary Industries, Armidale.
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beeffeeding systemsbeef cattlefeeder steersfeeder heifersfat scorecarcase specificationsselling cattlemarket specificationsassessing cattlefeeding strategiesbeef finishing operationgrid pricingout-of-specification

Farmer Questions:
What is feedlotting?How do I sell my cattle to a feedlot?Do my cattle meet the requirements to sell to a feedlot?Will I loose money if my cattle are above feedlot specifications?How long should I curfew cattle before transporting to a feedlot?How much above feedlot grid weights should I be targeting pre-feedlot to ensure maximum return without going above maximum weight?

Interest Area: Beef CattleSource Country: AustraliaType: PDFVerb: Read thisKnowledge Level: IntermediateNRM Region: AustraliaRainfall Zone: All

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